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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Flying rumour, or ground for concern? The lengths ski jumpers go to for Olympic glory | Andy Bull

Enlarged crotch surface increases lift and distance in ski jumping, prompting athletes to enlarge bodies or suits and triggering rule enforcement and bans.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Use, Misuse, and Addiction to Anabolic Steroids

The prescription testosterone market in the United States is substantial and growing, with more than 5 million prescriptions written annually and an estimated $1 billion in sales. More striking still is the booming self- medication with testosterone supplements. Testosterone "boosters"-often herbal or vitamin‑based products-represent a $3.7 billion global market projected to nearly double by 2030.This means there are 3 million users in the United States, and epidemiologic studies suggest up to 30 percent of long-term AAS users may develop addiction,
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